Operations Manager for z/VM® helps improve the monitoring and management of z/VM virtual machines.
By automating routine maintenance tasks and automatically responding to predictable situations that
require intervention, Operations Manager allows z/VM system programmers and administrators to devote
their time and focus on more critical tasks.

Operations Manager for z/VM R1 delivers:

Control and configuration commands

Define rules to use when scanning messages on a virtual machine console

Define actions to execute when a generated message matches a message in a rule

Define timers to determine when or how often an action should be executed

Make configuration changes dynamically, eliminating the need to stop and start to make a change

Operations Manager for z/VM R1 supports automated monitoring and management of virtual machines to
help you keep control of your z/VM system. Operations Manager for z/VM uses monitoring settings to
examine the z/VM environment and address various concerns before they impact your Service
Level Agreements. Automated monitoring of resources can help you maximize productivity and
reduce costs by leveraging existing resources and freeing your IT experts to address the most
critical problems.

Operations Manager for z/VM helps to solve resource problems by automating system administration
processes. This allows you to concentrate on your business objectives rather than dealing with
daily administration tasks and predictable situations. By providing automatic monitoring of
critical z/VM resources and unattended problem identification, Operations Manager can help you
implement automated corrective actions.

Automated z/VM management

Administrators set up rules, actions, and timers to proactively manage z/VM resources. While
Operations Manager manages z/VM resources automatically, administrators and computer operators are
free to address other critical problems.

Administrative features include:

A set of commands that allow administrators to define automation tasks, define events that require
automated responses, and interface with users' consoles

Ability for administrators to define when an action, composed of routine commands, should be
executed, such as daily, monthly, yearly, or just once

Support for administrators to define rules for determining which messages should be acted upon, and
the associated action that should be executed

Ability for multiple administrators to interact with a user's console simultaneously

Support for task automation. By providing specific logic in the form of command/response pairs,
administrators can use Operations Manager to logon to a userid, perform a set of routine tasks, and
disconnect or logoff. This can help eliminate administrator errors caused by manually logging on
and entering commands. It can also help administrators perform tasks at specific times or off-shift
without requiring manual intervention.

Automated responses assist operations personnel

When a problem arises, the computer operator may not know how to interpret some messages that are
sent to the console and may not know the commands that are required to solve the problem.
Operations Manager for z/VM addresses these and other issues, providing support to operations
personnel.

Operational features include:

Reduced operator errors by automating routine tasks with "timers" or scheduled actions. This
eliminates the need to issue routine commands repeatedly and at a specified time.

Improved operations accuracy by automating the reply to situations that normally require
intervention. This eliminates the need for operators to correctly interpret messages, determine
corrective actions, and correctly respond to the situation.

Interaction with a variety of external methods, such as e-mail, pager, Simple Network Management
Protocol (SNMP) alerts, and other methods to notify key personnel about an event. This process
ensures that personnel receive real-time notification about problems with critical services or
components.

Section 508 of the U.S. Rehabilitation Act

Operations Manager for z/VM R1 is capable as of August 26, 2005, when used in accordance
with IBM's associated documentation, of satisfying the applicable requirements of Section 508 of the
Rehabilitation Act, provided that any assistive technology used with the product properly
interoperates with it. A U.S. Section 508 Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT) can be
requested via IBM's Web site at

Engine-based Value Unit pricing

Engine-based Value Unit pricing for Operations Manager for z/VM is designed to provide a decreasing
price curve as hardware capacities and workload grow, which may help improve price/performance.

There may also be a price benefit when you grow your capacity. Additional capacity is not priced
starting at the base with a higher price per unit. Instead, additional capacity is priced starting
at the capacity (engines) on which Operations Manager has already been installed.

Note:
Value Units of a given product cannot be exchanged, interchanged, or aggregated with Value Units of
another product.

IPLA and subscription and support considerations

IPLA licenses can be transferred from one machine to another within, but not limited to an
enterprise. The customer may aggregate the capacity for all the processors the product is operated
on to achieve a more economic price. This will result in a single Proof of Entitlement. It is the
customer's responsibility to manage the distribution of Value Units within the limits of the
entitlement of the product license.

Subscription and Support must cover the same capacity as the product license entitlement.
Subscription and Support will be available in the country in which the agreement is made.

A no-charge Subscription and Support registration record will be established for each designated
machine where Operations Manager for z/VM is running. These no-charge Subscription and Support
registration records will be linked to the billable Subscription and Support and all billable
Subscription and Support within the scope of the engine-based Value Units aggregation will be linked
together.

Subscription and Support is an annual charge and should be kept at an annual term.

Business Partner information

If you are a Direct Reseller - System Reseller acquiring products from IBM, you may link directly to
Business Partner information for this announcement. A PartnerWorld ID and password are required
(use IBM ID).

Planning information

Packaging:
Operations Manager R1 is delivered on one VMSES/E installable tape. A Program Directory and
one copy of the License Information (LI) document is also included in the package. All other
publications are provided in softcopy format on the product Web site

Security, auditability, and control

Operations Manager for z/VM uses the security and auditability features of the host hardware and
software. The customer is responsible for evaluation, selection, and implementation of security
features, administrative procedures, and appropriate controls in application systems and
communication facilities.

Part number or
Program name PID number Charge metric
Operations Manager 5697-J10 Value Units

The programs in this announcement all have Value Unit-Based pricing.

Program
number Program name Value Unit exhibit
5697-J10 Operations Manager VUE021

For each zSeries IPLA program with Value Unit pricing, the quantity of that program needed to
satisfy applicable IBM terms and conditions is referred to as the "required license capacity." Your
required license capacity is based upon the following factors:

The zSeries IPLA program you select

The applicable Value Unit Exhibit

The applicable terms

Value Unit exhibit VUE021

Engine-based Value Units for a specified number of engines are determined by the following table.

ShopzSeries provides an easy way to plan and order zSeries software upgrades. This now includes
z/VM. Using ShopzSeries, customers can quickly generate orders for z/VM SDOs. Additionally,
ShopzSeries will ensure your order is technically correct (that is, ensure any corequisite or
prerequisite or incompatibility conditions are resolved to ensure timely order placement and
processing). ShopzSeries is available in the United States and several countries in Europe. In
countries where ShopzSeries is not available yet, contact your IBM representative (or IBM Business
Partner) to handle your order via the traditional IBM ordering process. For more details and
availability, visit the ShopzSeries Web site at

z/VM SDO licensed products for z/VM V4.4 and z/VM V5.1 are now eligible
for Internet delivery using the ShopzSeries Web site. The z/VM base
operating system cannot be delivered using Internet delivery of
ShopzSeries.

Orders for Operations Manager must use one of the z/VM SDO packaged
offerings:

Program number 5739-A04, for z/VM V4.4, or

Program number 5741-A06, for z/VM V5.1

To order, specify the SDO program number, the Operations Manager program
number, and the feature of the desired distribution medium. Also,
specify the one-time charge (OTC) feature and the quantity desired. To
suppress shipment of media, select the license-only option.

Basic license:
To order, specify the program product number and the appropriate
license or charge option. Also, specify the desired distribution medium.
To suppress shipment of media, select the license-only option in CFSW.

Subscription and Support

To receive voice technical support via telephone during normal business hours, and future releases
and versions at no additional charge, Subscription and Support must be ordered. The capacity of
Subscription and Support (Value Units) must be the same as the capacity ordered for the product
licenses.

To order, specify the Subscription and Support program number (PID) referenced above and the
appropriate license or charge option.

IBM is providing Subscription and Support for this product via a separately purchased offering under
the terms of the IBM International Agreement for Acquisition of Support (IAAS). This offering:

Includes and extends the support services provided in the base support to include technical support
via telephone during normal business hours.

Entitles customers to future releases and versions at no additional charge. Note that customer is
not entitled to new products.

When Subscription and Support is ordered, the charges will renew automatically annually unless
cancelled by the customer.

To decline Subscription and Support, specify the program number and the Decline (no-charge) option.

On/Off Capacity on Demand

Operations Manager for z/VM is eligible for On/Off Capacity on Demand (On/Off CoD) with a Temporary
Use Charge (TUC) calculated based on processor engines per day usage.

Agreement:
IBM International Program License Agreement. Proofs of Entitlement are required for all
authorized use.

This product is licensed under the IBM International Program License Agreement (IPLA), and the
associated Agreement for Acquisition of Support, which provides for support with ongoing access to
releases and versions of the program. This program has a one-time license charge for use of the
program and an annual renewable charge for the enhanced support that includes telephone assistance
(voice support for defects during normal business hours) as well as access to updates, releases, and
versions of the program as long as support is in effect.

Limited warranty:
Yes

Program services

Warranty:
This program has warranty for a minimum of one year from acquisition from IBM or authorized
IBM Business Partner. The warranty provided to the customer, for at least one year from
acquisition, is access to databases (read Web sites) for program information and FAQs, including any
known fixes to defects, which the customer can download or obtain otherwise and install at leisure.

Program support:
Enhanced Support, called Subscription and Support, includes telephone assistance (voice support
for defects during normal business hours) as well as access to updates, releases, and versions of
the program as long as support is in effect. The customer will be notified of discontinuance of
support with 12 months' notice.

Money-back guarantee:
If for any reason you are dissatisfied with the program and you are the original licensee,
return it within 30 days from the invoice date to the party (either IBM or its reseller) from whom
you acquired it for a refund. For clarification, note that for programs acquired under any of IBM's
On/Off Capacity on Demand (On/Off CoD) software offerings, this term does not apply since these
offerings apply to programs already acquired and in use by the customer.

Copy and use on home/portable computer:
No

Volume orders (IVO):
No

Passport Advantage® applies:
No

Usage restriction:
Yes

Your entitlement is for only the quantity of engine-based Value Units licensed. These engine-based
Value Units can be for either standard or IFL engines.

When ordering Operations Manager to operate on standard engines (CPs) for a single server within the
enterprise, you must specify Value Units equal to the Value Units to cover the number of standard
engines (CPs) on your zSeries 990, 900, 890, 800, or S/390® server.

When ordering Operations Manager to operate on IFL engines for a single server within the
enterprise, you must specify Value Units equal to the Value Units to cover the number of IFL engines
on your zSeries 990, 900, 890, 800, or S/390 server.

When ordering Operations Manager to operate on standard engines (CPs)
and
IFL engines for a single server within the enterprise, you must specify Value Units equal to the
Value Units to cover the total number of engines (standard plus IFL) on your zSeries 990, 900, 890,
800, or S/390 server.

On/Off Capacity on Demand

To be eligible for On/Off Capacity on Demand pricing, customers must be enabled for temporary
capacity on the corresponding hardware, and the required contract (Z125-6611), Attachment for
Customer Initiated Upgrade and IBM eServer® On/Off Capacity on Demand  Software  must be
signed prior to use.

IBM Global Services has transformed its delivery of hardware and software support services to put
you on the road to higher systems availability. IBM Electronic Services is a Web-enabled solution
that provides you with an exclusive, no-additional-charge enhancement to the service and support on
the IBM eServer. You should benefit from greater system availability due to faster problem
resolution and preemptive monitoring. IBM Electronic Services is comprised of two separate, but
complementary, elements: IBM Electronic Services news page and IBM Electronic Service Agent.

IBM Electronic Services news page provides you with a single Internet entry point that replaces the
multiple entry points traditionally used by customers to access IBM Internet services and support.
The news page enables you to gain easier access to IBM resources for assistance in resolving
technical problems.

The IBM Electronic Service Agent is a no-additional-charge software that resides on your IBM eServer
system. It is designed to proactively monitor events and transmit system inventory information to
IBM on a periodic, customer-defined timetable. The IBM Electronic Service Agent tracks system
inventory, hardware error logs, and performance information. If the server is under a current IBM
maintenance service agreement or within the IBM warranty period, the Service Agent automatically
reports hardware problems to IBM.

Early knowledge about potential problems enables IBM to provide proactive service that maintains
higher system availability and performance. In addition, information collected through the Service
Agent will be made available to IBM service support representatives when they are helping answer
your questions or diagnosing problems.

The prices provided in this announcement are suggested retail prices for
the U.S. only and are provided for your information only. Dealer prices
may vary, and prices may also vary by country. Prices are subject to
change without notice. For additional information and current prices,
contact your local IBM representative.